Studio Album · No. 3
Because of the Times Songwriting Credits by Kings of Leon
Produced by Ethan Johns, Angelo Petraglia
RCA
Alternative RockSouthern RockIndie Rock
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kings of Leon carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Kings of Leon
0 tracksoutside writers
Kings of Leon's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
2007
Released
Data Insight
The first album credited to Kings of Leon as a whole with no outside name at all. Thirteen tracks, four writers on each, and that arrangement holds for the rest of the catalogue.
The 2007 third album, their first UK number 1, produced by Ethan Johns and Jacquire King.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Because of the Times
Who wrote the songs on Because of the Times?
All four members on all thirteen tracks, credited to Kings of Leon.
How high did the singles chart?
"Fans" reached number 13 in the UK, "On Call" number 18 and "Charmer" number 85.
How high did the album chart?
Number 1 in the UK and number 25 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Who produced it?
Ethan Johns and Jacquire King.
Is Angelo Petraglia on it?
No. This is the first album with no outside writer.
How long is the album?
51:33 across thirteen tracks.